COURT LAW CLERK

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　　COURT LAW CLERK

　　Salary

　　$31.79 - $49.33 Hourly

　　Location

　　Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

　　Job Type

　　PERMANENT

　　Job Number

　　26858

　　Department

　　Justice Court - Las Vegas

　　Division

　　Central Svcs

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/6/2024 5:01 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　ABOUT THE POSITION

　　The Clark County Justice Court- Las Vegas is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Court Law Clerk position. As a member of our team, you will research applicable legal and factual issues using computerized techniques and/or law library materials at the direction of a judge. Interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of briefs, pleadings and other legal documents. Drafts memoranda, opinions and other documents related to findings on specific cases or issues. Researches and explains Departmental, County and State procedures to attorneys and departmental support staff. Supports judiciary and court administration by performing legal research and drafting legal documents. This position attends court sessions and researches, interprets and analyzes statutes and court precedents on specific issues before the Justice Court- Las Vegas.

　　This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

　　Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

　　This position is confidential and excluded from membership in the union.

　　This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.

　　NOTE: A resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s resume are incomplete and will not be considered. You may also be asked to submit a law school transcript.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school or university. Full-time experience in performing legal research and/or writing legal opinions or documents is desirable.

　　Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

　　Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

　　Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Researches applicable legal and factual issues using computerized techniques and/or law library materials at the direction of an attorney or judge. Interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of briefs, pleadings and other legal papers. Drafts memoranda, opinions and other documents related to findings on specific cases or issues. Researches and explains departmental, County and State procedures to attorneys and departmental support staff. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Maintains accurate records and files; prepares a variety of records and reports as assigned. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer in the performance of the work. May drive a personal or County vehicle in the course of the work.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

　　Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

　　Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

　　More Money in Your Pocket

　　100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

　　No Social Security Deduction

　　No State Income Taxes

　　Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

　　Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk_management/employee_and_retiree_health_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

　　Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

　　24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

　　Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

　　Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Life Insurance – Employer Paid

　　AD&D – Employer Paid

　　Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

　　Generous Leave Accruals that include:

　　13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

　　Paid Vacation Leave

　　Paid Sick Leave

　　Holiday Leave

　　Other leave options

　　Catastrophic Leave

　　Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

　　Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

　　Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

　　Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

　　Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

　　TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

　　Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

　　*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

　　01

　　In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume in addition to the application. Applications submitted without a resume will be considered incomplete. Resumes may be attached to the online application or emailed to [email protected] . All application materials must be received by the closing date/time on the posting announcement.

　　I understand I must include a resume in addition to the completed application in order to be considered for this position. I further understand these must be submitted by the closing date listed on the posting announcement.

　　02

　　The following questions (2 - 3) will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.

　　Have you graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (professional doctorate) degree?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Please list the date you graduated and/or your anticipated graduation date from an accredited law school.

　　04

　　The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

　　I understand that:

　　A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

　　B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

　　C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

　　D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

　　E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

　　F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

　　I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "education" and "work history" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

　　05

　　Are you a current member of the Nevada State Bar, in good standing and eligible to practice law in the state of Nevada?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　If you are not currently a member of the Nevada State Bar, have you previously taken or are you scheduled to sit for the next available Nevada State Bar Exam?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　If you answered "Yes" to question 6, please list the date(s) you sat for, or are scheduled to sit for, the Nevada Bar Exam. If applicable, please include whether you passed, failed or are still awaiting the results of the exam. Note: Type "N/A" if not applicable.

　　08

　　Indicate your full-time professional experience researching legal and factual issues using computerized techniques and-or law library materials at the direction of an attorney or judge.

　　No Experience

　　Less than 2 years

　　2 to 4 years

　　4 to 6 years

　　More than 6 years

　　09

　　Indicate your full-time professional experience drafting memoranda, opinions and other documents related to findings on specific cases or issues.

　　No Experience

　　Less than 2 years

　　2 to 4 years

　　4 to 6 years

　　More than 6 years

　　10

　　Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 8 - 9. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

　　Employer Name:

　　Job Title:

　　Hours Worked Per Week:

　　Dates of Employment:

　　11

　　Indicate your full-time professional experience working pro bono, volunteer, externship, internship and familiarity relating to legal case types.

　　No Experience

　　Less than 2 years

　　2 to 4 years

　　4 to 6 years

　　More than 6 years

　　12

　　Indicate your full-time professional experience remaining current on pending assignments and complying with applicable deadlines.

　　No Experience

　　Less than 2 years

　　2 to 4 years

　　4 to 6 years

　　More than 6 years

　　13

　　Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 11 - 12. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

　　Employer Name:

　　Job Title:

　　Hours Worked Per Week:

　　Dates of Employment:

　　14

　　Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

　　Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license

　　Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

　　No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Clark County

　　Address

　　500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

　　Phone

　　(702)455-4565

　　Website

　　http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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